Japan is producing some of the world’s most vital techno, though its roots go way back to the late 1970s. We talk to some of the country’s producers, DJs and musical advocates to find out what makes the Japanese underground so exciting...

Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit...

Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit. This month, we catch up with London-based DJ/producer Basic Rhythm — whose third LP 'On The Threshold' landed on Planet Mu in May — to talk about the pitfalls of nostalgia, the commodification of club music and addressing the under-representation of working class artists...

On Cue is our flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped and adapted the world of electronic music, both in their local scenes and beyond. Next up is Dark Entries affiliate and OG Honey Soundsystem member, Bézier, with 80 minutes of dexterous, driving house, techno and dancefloor heat...

On Cue is our newly relaunched flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped the world of electronic music, both in their local scenes and beyond. Next up is New-York born, Paris-based DJ and producer Louisahhh, who dishes up a ferocious hour of cathartic, punk-laced techno ahead of her set at He.She.They’s Fabric party on 25th May...